West Michigan's Morning News

Our top trending stories for this Friday March 27, 2026. 

A cat stops at nothing to avoid the vet, what a prop rhino sold for, and robot insurance needs to become a thing. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show, sports events and fun events for kids highlight your weekend events!

Doug Small, President and CEO of Experience Grand Rapids joins us to discuss record-setting tourism in Kent County. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the latest on the conflict in Iran. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss sky-high ticket prices for this year's World Cup. 

A loose cow heads to McDonald's, happy hour at senior homes might become a thing, and a squirrel gets a hold of a vape. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Thursday March 26, 2026. 

President Trump has announced a national AI policy framework. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the details. 

Which states are best for return on investment for your valuable tax dollars? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

A world record cheese steak, no one wants tofu, and a painful world record highlight today's top 5!

Matt Chapman, Project Manager for Grand Rapids White Water joins us to discuss a federal hurdle that has been jumped over in the effort to restore the rapids.

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the latest from Operation Epic Fury in Iran. 

Rebecca Garcia, Personal Banking Advisor at Lake Michigan Credit Union joins us to discuss how you can use your tax return to achieve long-term financial goals. 

Our top trending stories for this Wednesday March 25, 2026. 

The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show hits DeVos Place this weekend! Dawn Baker joins us with the details!

Head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins Dan Watson joins us to discuss the team as they skate toward the playoffs!

Christy Buck, CEO and Foundder of be nice joins us to discuss their annual Family Fun Fest this weekend to help parents and guardians support children's mental health. More information can be found here: https://www.benice.org/familyfunfest

There has been a recent proliferation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses - NBC News Radio National Correspondent joins us with details on how this can impact your privacy. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss Denmark's General Elections and updates from the war in Iran. 

Our top trending stories for this Tuesday March 24, 2026. 

McDonalds is fluent in late-night speak, a teen steals a bus to drive his girlfriend to school, and a giant rodent escapes from the zoo. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

David Gilman, Director of Advancement for Meals on Wheels Western Michigan joins us to discuss a fundraising run this weekend that will help feed seniors in West Michigan. More information can be found here: https://mealsonwheelswesternmichigan.org/march-for-meals/

Bret Bakita shares a special announcement regarding his coverage of High School Football and Basketball. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with lots of updates from the weekend in Iran.